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Action games. Wide category of games that require reflex, accuracy and agility. It includes, among other things, shooters (e.g. Call of Duty and Battlefield series) and action-adventure games (Tomb Raider). First and third person perspective (FPP/TPP) is used. In most cases we are playing as a character who has to defeat some enemies and reach a specific point. We can use a wide range of weapons, including pistols, rocket launchers, swords, knives and like. Action-adventure is a particular category within action games genre. Such titles put less emphasis on action and combat, focusing more on story, exploration and puzzles.

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Metal: Hellsinger
Metal: Hellsinger

Action 15 September 2022

Metal: Hellsinger is a first-person shooter in hell, in which the key to efficient killing of encountered hordes of demons is to shoot to the rhythm of metal sounds, in which we will hear the frontmen of legendary groups.

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Mist Survival
Mist Survival

Action June 2024 (early access since 15 August 2018)

Mist Survival is a first-person survival game, set in a zombie-controlled world. While playing the game, the player explores the open world, fights against encountered enemies and collects resources necessary for survival.

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Project CW
Project CW

Action 2025

A multiplayer shooter by Wargaming, in which we control tanks. Project CW isn't reminiscent of just World of Tanks, but also hero shooters like Apex Legends and Overwatch.

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Kill Knight
Kill Knight

Action 2024

An isometric arena survival game, enriched with roguelike and bullet hell elements. Kill Knight allows us to play as a titular knight. We explore the vast Abyss, eliminating hordes of enemies using melee weapons and firearms. Over time we can improve our skills and gear.

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Midnight Ghost Hunt
Midnight Ghost Hunt

Action 21 March 2024

A first-person asymmetrical multiplayer action game, in which players play as ghosts or hunters. Midnight Ghost Hunt's gameplay is reminiscent of hide and seek. It was developed by an indie studio Vaulted Sky Games.

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Crab Champions
Crab Champions

Action 2025 (early access since 01 April 2023)

A TPP looter shooter starring a valiant crab. Crab Champions lets players fight their way through exotic islands, gaining better gear to face hordes of enemies. The game supports singleplayer and co-op for up to four people.

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Don't Starve
Don't Starve

Action 23 April 2013

A humorous action-adventure game with strategy and cRPG features. The game was developed by Klei Entertainment, the creators of Shank and Mark of the Ninja. The main protagonist of Don’t Starve is Wilson, a Victorian gentleman scientist. The insidious demon Maxwell sends Wilson to the wild where he must use all of his knowledge and intelligence to survive among dangerous beasts.

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PayDay: The Heist
PayDay: The Heist

Action 18 October 2011

Fun-oriented cooperative first-person shooter, developed by debuting studio Overkill Software. In the game, we assume the role of hardened criminals, whose task is the execution of various types of stick-ups and heists, for example a bank heist or an attempt to rescue a prisoner from a police transport car. During the action, we have to incapacitate the security, secure the hostages, have somebody on the lookout, and deactivate various types of security measures.

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Warriors Orochi 4
Warriors Orochi 4

Action 16 October 2018

The fourth entry in the popular series of hack'and'slash games, in which characters from the Dynasty Warriors series meet characters from the Samurai Warriors series. This time, they must stop the crisis caused by Zeus – the strongest of the gods of Olympus.

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Castle Crashers
Castle Crashers

Action 27 August 2008

Castle Crashers is a hack'and slash action game in which we play one of the four knights. We are heading to the right side of the screen all the time and fight with the opponents we meet. Each knight has two types of attacks, he can also lead combos and cast spells.

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Action 23 November 2001

Another tactical action game promoted by Tom Clancy's name. This time its heroes are members of the elite unit of soldiers "The Ghosts", who can be found everywhere where there is armed conflict.

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Iron Man (2008)
Iron Man (2008)

Action 02 May 2008

A dynamic action game, clearly referring to the film under the same title. We play the role of a superhero endowed with powerful powers, dealing with the liquidation of the villains.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Action 21 October 2003

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an action game produced by Konami with a Third Perspective View (TPP), whose plot refers to a comic book series about the adventures of mutated turtles-ninja. The player has the opportunity to steer the actions of the four title heroes who are trying to foil the plans of demonic Shredder and his Foot Clan.

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Dark Sector
Dark Sector

Action 25 March 2008

Dark action game in which events are shown from a third person's perspective. We play the role of a hero who has not only a deadly weapon, but also supernormal skills.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

Action 23 March 2004

The sequel to the highly acclaimed third-person action game by Ubisoft Montreal studio, in which we play as Sam Fisher - a secret government agent and member of a special operations group called the Third Echelon. The action of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow takes us from heavily urbanized areas to the tropical region of Indonesia, where a host of new tasks await us, such as sabotage of a submarine base or infiltration of a local village where secret documents are hidden.

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Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza
Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza

Action 23 April 2002

Action/FPS game based on the plot of the first part of the famous action film series "Die Hard". The player plays the main character of the film's protagonist, policeman John McClane, and has to oppose the terrorists occupying the Nakatomi building.

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007: Blood Stone
007: Blood Stone

Action 02 November 2010

Action game with a view from behind the hero combining various elements of the most famous genres and treating the adventures of James Bond. Unlike most cycle productions, this one is not based on any of the films.

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Thief: Deadly Shadows
Thief: Deadly Shadows

Action 25 May 2004

The third installment in the bestselling first-person stealth series, Thief, developed by Ion Storm studio - team composed mostly of developers responsible for the first two parts of the series. The story of Thief: Deadly Shadows is independent from its predecessors, though once again we play the part of well-known thief named Garrett who was the main protagonist of the previous games as well.

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Dynasty Warriors 4
Dynasty Warriors 4

Action 05 September 2003

PeCet conversion of the fourth installment of the world-wide popular series of dynamic action games from Koei, i.e. Dynasty Warriors. The plot of the described production again refers to selected historical events from the so-called Age of Three Kingdoms (the period of breaking up China into three dynasties: Wei, Wu and Shu).

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Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Action 01 March 2005

Brothers in Arms is a tactical action game, which is the debut part of a special series on military themes. The product was developed by developers responsible for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, James Bond 007: NightFire and PeCet version of Halo: Combat Evolved. The main character is the brave sergeant Matt Baker, who actually participated in the Second World War.

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Solar Warden
Solar Warden

Action TBA (early access since 2024)

An economic strategy game inspired by series like Transport Tycoon and Industry Giant. Project Automata takes place during the beginning of 20th century and gives the player a task of creating a financial empire. In order to achieve that, they must mine resources, build factories, produce valuables, construct transportation services and create trade relations with cities all over the world.

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Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Mirror's Edge Catalyst

Action 07 June 2016

A continuation of the 2008’s bestselling action game by EA DICE that combined incredibly dynamic gameplay with parkour elements. The story is set in a quasi-totalitarian world of the near future, where powerful corporations replaced governments. The players assume the role of Faith, a courier who, having mastered the art of moving through the urban jungle, through her determination can become the eponymous catalyst of change.

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Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

Action 25 January 2022

erious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a standalone expansion for the FPS Serious Sam 4. We take on the role of Sam Stone and find ourselves in Siberia, where our task is to find the treacherous General Brand.

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WW2: Bunker Simulator
WW2: Bunker Simulator

Action 10 October 2022

Simulator witch FPS and survival games elements. In WW2: Bunker Simulator we play the role of a soldier whose task is to hold the captured German bunker. To do this, we have to complete tasks, fight and gather supplies necessary to survive.

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